Evaluation of Achilles Tendon Stiffness in Asymptomatic Amateur Soccer Players Using Shear Wave Elastography
Ultrasound shear wave elastography can be used for evaluation of Achilles tendon stiffness. Compared with sedentary individuals, higher tendon stiffness in amateur soccer players shows that soccer training increases Achilles tendon stiffness. Including specific flexibility training in the training program may contribute to the achievement of maximum force production and the prevention of tendon pathologies.
Authors
- Gülen Burakgazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4913-4838)
- Alper Aslan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2970-6114)
- Fatma ÖZ (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5747-9989)
Institutions
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University (TR)
- Mustafa Kemal University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7547/22-215
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00